About the Club

Offshore has been part of the tradition of Hawaiian Style Outrigger in Southern California since 1980. The club reestablished the original California long-distance race—The Catalina Channel Crossing, US Championships—which had been in hiatus since the mid 1970’s. Offshore’s members have made many contributions to the development of the sport in southern California. Today, Offshore Canoe Club owns four 6-man canoes. Our members consist of approximately 40 men and women who range in skill from first-time-novices to athletes who have competed at world competitions. The skill level of our members vary but we all share a passion and respect for this traditional water sport. Team-spirit and the spirit of aloha are alive at Offshore and we welcome all paddlers of any skill level to join us on the water. Offshore is a SCORA member club and competes in all Southern California Races, including Iron, Sprint and 9 man races. The club trains three times a week out of Lifeguard’s Beach in the Newport Harbor.